Café Elbterrassen — Restaurant in Hamburg

Located in the picturesque Övelgönne district of Hamburg, Café Elbterrassen is a charming spot that blends traditional German cuisine with an unbeatable view of the Elbe River. From its terrace, you can watch the steady flow of wooden barges and majestic cruise ships like the AIDA or Queen Mary, creating a unique maritime atmosphere. The location offers a panoramic view of the Museumshafen Övelgönne, where historic wooden ships rest on the water, evoking the spirit of times gone by. The gentle murmur of the river and the creaking of the boats set the perfect backdrop for relaxing and soaking in the stories that drift along with the Elbe.

The menu offers a wide range of delicious options, from the traditional Elbfrühstück with eggs, bread rolls, cold cuts, and jam, to fresh fish dishes like Zanderfilet or garlic shrimp (Garnelenpfanne). For those who prefer a local classic, the Currywurst with fries is priced at €16. To accompany your meal, a large Franziskaner beer (0.5L) costs €6—perfect for a laid-back afternoon by the river. One of the highlights is the Flammkuchen, a thin, crispy flatbread topped with crème fraîche, onions, and bacon — delicious and ideal for sharing.

The menu is diverse, catering to breakfast, lunch, or a leisurely afternoon break. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, reflecting the high quality of service and genuine hospitality. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet conversation, watching the port activity, or just sipping a drink at sunset, Café Elbterrassen offers a truly delightful experience. It’s a hidden gem in Hamburg that invites you to linger longer...

Sun hurts a little bit if you don't have sunglasses and protection. Chairs are super uncomfortable to sit and relax. Quality/price is not good. I ordered fries and beer and nothing was special. Cheap frozen fries from supermarket. But it was like 6-7 Euro and drinks are okish regarding prices in Hamburg generally. They rely on the view nothing is original regarding food and service. I usually leave tip but my wife wanted to pay with her card then I left her and got out, and I heard she was calling me to help her understand what is wrong. I realized that waiter was repeating the amount on slip to make us leave tip then my wife insisted not to leave tip because we were both not happy with the quality. Then waiter mumbled "no tip then" I told him to get 18 instead of 15. We left that place immediately and not going there again. We will try other cafes...

If you are looking for the worst place to stay and pay a lot … than here we go !

The waiter was not able to place our order, several attempts. First Strike !

We ordered a Bottle of Water for 4,50 Euro we got the bottle for 9,50 Euro. 2nd Strike

Well the Pizza is a finished out of the Paperbox from the Supermarket but still costs 16,90 Euro. The salad is just a decoration of the plate and not really worth to mention that salad is included.

Small fries are around 6,90 Euro !

Dont go there !

Last point the restroom ! OMG well thats something thats really really disgusting "urgh". and you have to pay 1 euro to get in: yes you will get it back but even they have no soap to wash you hand.

Im pretty sure if some Microbiologist will start to investigate they will find a new species. DISGUSTING

Which century are we living ... its cleaner to...